Leading retailer M&S has appointed Ritesh Mishra as MD for Marks & Spencer Reliance India Pvt Ltd. He will be responsible for leading and accelerating the growth and success of M&S India operations.
Previously Head of Operations and Property, Ritesh Mishra takes over from James Munson who will now assume the role of M&S International Retail Director in the UK.
In a statement, the company said that Ritesh will continue to steer M&S from the India support office in Gurugram and will report to James.
James had led the India business for the past five years, overseeing significant growth of M&S across India, including a 50 per cent increase in the number of stores, which currently stands at 91 stores in 34 cities across India.
M&S said Ritesh’s appointment signifies the company’s values that encourage building skills and expertise within the business to nurture future growth and promote internal talent.
On his new role, Ritesh said, “I have been entrusted with leading the business I love and have spent 11 years of my career working with. I am confident that we remain on track with our mission of becoming the No. 1 international retailer in the country.”
In 2008, M&S had signed a joint venture agreement with Reliance Retail to form Marks & Spencer Reliance India Pvt Ltd. with the British firm having a 51 per cent share and Reliance Retail holding the remaining 49 per cent share.
